Greta Sharp: See Mobile's history with 'Phashions' for Philanthropy

“Phashions for Philanthropy - Mobile … Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” the Assistance League of Mobile’s signature fundraiser, is 10:30 a.m. April 3 at The Battle House Hotel.

Tickets are $50 and include a seated luncheon, historical fashion show and silent auction.

The event highlights more than 300 years of Mobile’s history with fashions, music, illustrations and narration. This event is made possible by the cooperation of The Battle House Hotel, the Mobile Public Library, University of South Alabama, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Providence Hospital and other historic establishments and individuals in the community.

Guests will enjoy live music with Robert Holm, professor of music at the University of South Alabama and principal pianist with the Mobile Symphony. Shelby Mitchell of WKSJ will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Local author and speaker Susan McConnell will narrate the fashion show.

For more information, contact President Debra Bryant at 251-633-4861 or Vice President for Public Relations Michelle Wise at 251-660-7751.

The Friends of the Spring Hill College Library is hosting “Conversations with Roy Hoffman” at 7 p.m. April 9 at Stewartfield.

Hoffman will discuss his latest book, “Come Landfall.”

Inspired by true events, the book has its seeds in the saga of his uncle, Maj. Roy Robinton, U.S. Marine Corps. A World War II prisoner of war in the Philippines, he disappeared as captive on a Japanese "hellship."

Dr. Ron O’Gorman is the moderator.

A book signing with light refreshments follows the program.

The public is invited. The event is free for Friends members and a donation is encouraged for others.

For more information, contact Julie A. Kraft at 251-380-2284 or jkraft@shc.edu.

Look great at the prom - at no cost, thanks to Remington College Mobile Campus.

Instructors and students in the Remington College Cosmetology Program will provide girls headed to prom with free updos, manicures, pedicures and makeup; guys can get a free haircut.

Dates are March 27, March 28, April 10 and April 11. Salon hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 251-342-4848.

This is Remington College’s fifth annual Prom Night Makeover.

All Prom Night Makeover services will take place at the Remington College School of Cosmetology, 4368 Downtowner Loop.

Join the History Museum of Mobile for a Learning Lunch on March 25 at noon.

History Museum of Mobile Director David E. Alsobrook will speak on “Mobile’s Solitary Sentinel: William H. Armbrecht, U.S. Attorney.”

Bring a lunch and enjoy complimentary beverages.

Christ Church Cathedral continues its Lenten Music Series. The concerts are at noon in the church, located at the corner of St. Emanuel and Church streets.

The public is invited and the concerts are free.

Lunch follows each concert in the Chapter House. An $8 donation is requested for lunch.

The March 26 concert features Bella Voce with a program of inspirational reflections.

On April 2, vocalists Myles Garver and Tjaden Cox, with pianist Peggy Lyden, will perform.

The final concert in the series is April 9 with the St. Paul’s Episcopal School Strings under the direction of Holly Compton.

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Mobile, has been busy lately. The executive board and members served dinner from BigHead Barbecue to residents at the Ronald McDonald House in early March.

NAIFA Mobile is also hosting a Sporting Clay Fun Shoot on March 27 at Taylor Creek Shooting Preserve.

Of the many prizes available that day, the big door prize is a .50 caliber Pursuit black powder rifle (synthetic Real Tree stock).

The event benefits L’Arche Mobile and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile.

Registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with lunch served from noon to 12:45 p.m. The shoot begins at 1 p.m.